Focus on tax-saving strategies such as cost segregation studies and bonus depreciation to accelerate deductions.By qualifying as a Real Estate Professional (spending 750+ hours annually and materially participating), you can offset your wife’s S-Corp income with real estate losses, reducing your tax liability.

I have never done lease options before, but I do want to try the sandwich lease option strategy.  

@Anthony KolbuszBRRRR method is a fantastic strategy, especially with your trade experience.

Dont rely on national number to drive your investment strategy. 

Begin by educating yourself through books like The House Hacking Strategy and podcasts like BiggerPockets, and join online communities for support.

Whether it’s sharing strategies or collaborating on deals, there’s always value in teaming up.Feel free to reach out, and let’s see how we can make things happen!

The BRRR is a great strategy, but you will have to search hard to find a distressed duplex that you’re able to force appreciation on in this neck of the woods.

If you ever want to connect and go over your goals and swap investment strategies, I would love to do so. 

While living in a high-cost area can present challenges, it also opens doors to creative strategies, like investing out of state or leveraging partnerships.

I specialize in STR & Co-living strategies.